- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
About Curtis
Curtis Spears is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 17 years of clinical experience based in Louisiana. He lists social anxiety and phobia among many concerns he supports, and he also works with stress, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction issues, grief, trauma, and ADHD. He offers counseling in English and accepts international clients.
Curtis draws on long experience in different settings. He has worked as a patient counselor in a psychiatric unit, spent time in a pediatric clinic, and served as an employee assistance program counselor in a large hospital system. He also taught as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.
In sessions he focuses on listening and practical conversation. He aims to help people identify steps they can try between meetings. Curtis uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs rather than using a single method for every person.
His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix supports people working through anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and stress-related issues.
Curtis notes experience across cultures and ages, and he brings that variety into how he talks with people. He mentions a family life that keeps him grounded and hobbies such as sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking. Practical scheduling details, including time zone considerations for West Coast clients, are discussed directly when arranging sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting plans together based on what helps most.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also give flexibility around appointment times, which can be useful when managing work, family, or other commitments. If scheduling or time zone limits matter, Curtis notes timing constraints for some regions and discusses hours when arranging sessions.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Oregon, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
Curtis lists social anxiety and phobia along with stress, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, ADHD and related issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He combines practical conversation with evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to find what fits the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience that includes work in hospital psychiatric units, a pediatric clinic, an employee assistance program, and time as an adjunct professor.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Louisiana while serving clients in Louisiana and other locations mentioned in his profile.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session as directed.